Shaker celebrates their 35-0 win over Saratoga in the Class AA semifinal football game on Friday, Nov. 1, 2013, at Shaker High in Latham, N.Y. (Cindy Schultz / Times Union)

Shaker celebrates their 35-0 win over Saratoga in the Class AA...

Saratoga's quarterback Jack Eglintine, left, gets ready to pass during their Class AA semifinal football game against Shaker on Friday, Nov. 1, 2013, at Shaker High in Latham, N.Y. (Cindy Schultz / Times Union)

Saratoga's quarterback Jack Eglintine, left, gets ready to pass...

Shaker's Salvatore Dellangelo, right, picks up teammate Deven Koehler as they celebrate their 35-0 win over Saratoga in the Class AA semifinal football game on Friday, Nov. 1, 2013, at Shaker High in Latham, N.Y. (Cindy Schultz / Times Union)

As they lined up to shake hands with members of the Saratoga football team Friday night, several Shaker players belted out the lyrics to Five Finger Death Punch's remake of Bad Company's iconic 1974 hit entitled, "Bad Company."

A few of the Blue Bison even worked in some drum solo work. Truth be told: Shaker had just pounded the Blue Streaks like a colossal-sized drum over 48 minutes of game action.

Shaker, which was forced to rally and then hold off Shenendehowa in the Section II Class AA quarterfinals, assumed command in the second quarter and refused to allow the visitors back into the contest. The result was a thoroughly impressive 35-0 semifinal demolition over the Blue Streaks.

"I respect Saratoga a lot. They are a great team, but we came ... ready to battle," Shaker senior lineman Connor Hale said.

As has been the case throughout the 2013 season, Shaker prevailed by getting stellar contributions from multiple sources.

This week's standouts included Hale, who scooped up a fumble by Saratoga quarterback Jake Eglintine and scored on the seven-yard fumble return to highlight a 21-point second quarter; Jake Quay, who rushed for 87 yards and two touchdowns; and Sean Egan, who hauled in a 75-yard touchdown pass from Matt Woods in the third quarter and added two runs covering 61 yards.

And, of course, both the offensive and defensive lines for Shaker excelled once again.

"I had a whole lot of fun playing defense. I can't wait to do it against CBA at UAlbany," said Shaker defensive lineman Nick Griffin, who registered four tackles for loss Friday.

"This is a brotherhood between us," Shaker senior wide receiver Michael Lewis said. "Obviously, at the beginning of the season, things were a little iffy after losing a great bunch of guys (from the 2012 team). It motivated us to really work hard and become a family."

"I just think we hate being doubted," Shaker two-way standout Quay said. "... We just stick together and do what we are supposed to do."

Saratoga (7-2) played the Blue Bison to a scoreless first quarter before things began to unravel in the second quarter.

Quay opened the scoring with a two-yard touchdown run on the second play of the second quarter.

The Blue Streaks fell behind 14-0 following Hale's fumble return and a Will Halpin extra-point boot with 5:13 remaining before intermission.

"Honestly, my mind went blank. I had no idea what to do," Hale said about finding the ball in his hands. "I saw the end zone and ran. That's it."